Finding the Third Proportional to 173,144 and 259,027
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,144 and 259,027 is: 387,509.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,144 : 259,027 = 259,027 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,144/259,027 = 259,027/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,144x = 259,027 × 259,027 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,144x = 67,094,986,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,094,986,729/173,144 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 387,509.74
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